Obetz, Ohio

Obetz is a city located in Franklin County, Ohio, United States.

The close proximity of Obetz Junction to these towns transformed the area into a hub of commerce, travel and trade in the mid-19th century.

The Village of Obetz’ charter was approved by voters on November 3, 2009, and went into effect on January 1, 2010.

According to the Village's 2014 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[9] the top employers in Obetz are: The Ohio Aviators were based in Obetz, Ohio and played in the inaugural 2016 PRO Rugby season.

On September 29, the United States Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan announced that Hamilton earned the premiere designation of National Blue Ribbon School for 2015.

Hamilton Local School District was recently named one of central Ohio's Top Workplaces for the third consecutive year by Columbus CEO magazine.

From fishing to archery or basketball to bocce ball, these parks have a lot to offer.

Obetz works to enhance the quality of life for its residents through outgoing efforts toward the preservation/development of indoor and outdoor facilities.

Memorial Park stretches between the Obetz Government Center and the Street Department building, which is at the western end of Orchard Lane.

Dixon Quarry includes a six-acre lake for recreational fishing, an archery range, walking paths, park shelters, fitness trails, and a bike path that connects to the Alum Creek Greenway/Olentangy-Scioto Bike Trail that runs all through central Ohio.

The pond has been stocked with Largemouth Bass, Bluegill/Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Black Crappie, White Amurs, and Rainbow Trout.

The 16,000 square foot Obetz Athletic Club is located in Memorial Park next to the football and baseball fields.

The Obetz Conference Center is a multi-purpose space complete with audio visual equipment and a catering kitchen.

[11] Historically, the annual festival occurred on the Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday before Labor Day weekend.

The entertainment includes things like concerts, a beer garden, a pageant, a parade, and a car and motorcycle show.

Fortress Obetz is a 6,500 seat stadium on the site of the former Columbus Motor Speedway.

In its inaugural year (2017), it held events such as the annual Zucchinifest and the 2017 Fashion Meets Music Festival.

The stadium also serves as the new home for the Ohio Machine of Major League Lacrosse.

The stadium's first event was held on May 6, 2017, for the first home game of the Machine, against the Rochester Rattlers.

Obetz Memorial Park Sign
Obetz Athletic Club
Map of Ohio highlighting Franklin County